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Salem Day Trip from Boston by Ferry with Small Group

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Visit Salem, one of Massachusetts’ most interesting small towns, on a day trip from Boston. Travel by ferry to historic Salem, famous for its witch trials. With a small group, you’ll visit the Salem Witch Museum or Real Pirates Salem depending on the day, and then commence a walking tour to some of the town’s notorious landmarks. Then enjoy free time to explore before returning to Boston that afternoon.

Overview

Visit Salem, one of Massachusetts’ most interesting small towns, on a day trip from Boston. Travel by ferry to historic Salem, famous for its witch trials. With a small group, you’ll visit the Salem Witch Museum or Real Pirates Salem depending on the day, and then commence a walking tour to some of the town’s notorious landmarks. Then enjoy free time to explore before returning to Boston that afternoon.

Itinerary

  • Salem Ferry

    Meet your guide and begin your voyage in the same way early settlers did: by boat! Board the Salem Ferry in Boston and enjoy the scenery as you pass the Boston Harbor Islands and head up the coast of the North Shore before docking in Salem in just about an hour. Your roundtrip ferry ticket is included in the cost of your tour.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
  • Salem Witch Museum

    If your tour is Sunday-Thursday, your experience includes either the Salem Witch Museum (Sunday-Thursday tours) or Real Pirate Museum (Friday & Saturday tours). At the Salem Witch Museum, you'll be transported back to 1692 and experience the history of the Salem Witch Trials. Take away important lessons from how the events played out, meet the key figures who drove the witchcraft panic, and examine how these themes are applicable to modern culture.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial

    If your tour is on Friday or Saturday, you'll visit the Real Pirate Museum to explore Salem's maritime past. Originally a fishing village, the town prospered as a major seaport. You'll hear the surprising ways piracy and trade shaped Salem's history—even before and after the Witch Trials.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
  • Salem

    Retrace the footsteps of Salem’s famous history with a walk through town. As a bustling seaport, the town was home to merchants, sailors, and even pirates. Some of these figures played surprising roles in the town’s history, both before and after the trials.

    1 hour
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial

    Next, you'll pause for reflection at this powerful memorial honoring the innocent victims of the Witch Trials. Dedicated in 1992—the 300th anniversary of the trials—by Elie Wiesel, the memorial commemorates the 20 victims in their own words, featuring proclamations of innocence taken from the court transcripts. You'll also visit the nearby Burying Point, the final resting place key figures of the trials, as well as notable Salem residents.

    15 minutes
  • Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

    After learning about Salem's dramatic past, you'll switch gears for an exploration of witches in modern pop culture. One can't-miss site is the famous Bewitched Statue, commemorating the famous sitcom, which filmed several episodes in Salem in 1970.

    15 minutes
  • Ropes Mansion and Garden

    Visiting this spot, featured in the Disney movie “Hocus Pocus”, will put a spell on you! Explore the gardens that are open to the public. Please note entrance to the house is not included in this tour. You'll also swing by the First Church of Salem as you begin to wrap up your day of sightseeing.

    20 minutes
  • The Witch House at Salem

    Pause outside the only building still standing with direct ties to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials: the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin.

    10 minutes
  • Salem

    Before returning to Boston, you'll have free time to do some shopping or grab lunch on your own. Your guide will provide recommendations for the best restaurants and shops to check out.

    2 hours
  • Salem Ferry

    Board the return ferry for the journey back to Boston. Note: Tours in April, May, & November will return to Boston by MBTA rail instead of the ferry.

    2 hours
    Admission Included

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

200 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Travel to Salem on a day trip from Boston to maximize your trip
  • Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Salem instead of driving
  • Visit a museum and several landmarks on an intimate walking tour
  • Free time is also included in the schedule to let you personalize your trip
  • Inclusions

    • Sun-Thurs tours: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum
    • Local English-speaking guide
    • Small group of 14 people max
    • Fri & Sat tours: Entrance to the Real Pirates Museum
    • Round-trip Ferry tickets from Boston-Salem

    Exclusions

    • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
    • Lunch
    • Gratuities

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
    • This tour can accept wheelchairs/strollers. Please note that sections of this tour cover busy areas of the city & areas with brick/ cobbled roads.
    • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
    • Lunch is not provided as part of the tour experience; however, there will be free time scheduled for you to enjoy lunch on your own. Your guide will offer recommendations.
    • This tour is in English.
    • Sun - Thu tours only: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum
    • Fri & Sat tours only: Entrance to Real Pirates

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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